Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis

Learners are required to have completed Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology in this Training Package or other relevant qualifications.

Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR50216 Diploma of Automotive Technology or other relevant qualifications.

Graduates may find employment as a:

• Automotive lead or master technician
• Automotive technical adviser

*It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

• Those undertaking the AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis must have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency and:
• Age of 18 years or above
• Have physical attributes suitable for working in the automotive industry that encompasses manual handling of equipment including lifting and carrying heavy objects within scope of safe working practices (i.e. carrying diagnostic equipment and scan tools/equipment, removing and carrying vehicle electrical systems)

Additionally, the learner is required to:

• Complete the Genuine Student Test/Pre-Training Review which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience.
• Complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy and Digital Literacy Skills (LLND) test If the learner has done the Pre-Training Review and LLND assessment previously at Menzies Institute of Technology for a previous qualification in the same stream enrolment,then it is not required.

• Those undertaking the AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis must have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency and:
• Age of 18 years or above
• Have physical attributes suitable for working in the automotive industry that encompasses manual handling of equipment including lifting and carrying heavy objects within scope of safe working practices (i.e. carrying diagnostic equipment and scan tools/equipment, removing and carrying vehicle electrical systems)
• English Language Requirements (meet one of the requirements outlined below)

Additionally, the learner is required to:

• Complete the Genuine Student Test/Pre-Training Review which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience. This will be conducted either in person or phone call or video call/online with the prospective learner.
• Complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy and Digital Literacy Skills (LLND) test prior to the commencement of the course

If the learner has done the Pre-Training Review and LLND assessment previously at Menzies Institute of Technology for a previous qualification in the same stream enrolment then it is not required.

• Learners required to invest approximately 8 hours a week of self-directed learning to complete self-study and assessments during the training weeks and does not include the term breaks.

Full time: over a period of 24 weeks

• 24 weeks of delivery is inclusive of 02 weeks holiday breaks.
• Classroom sessions of 20 hours per week.
• Training support hours include the assistance provided after the classroom session or on request by learners either via face-to-face or phone, skype or email to support learners to undertake the learning activities and other academic matters.
• Individual learning and reflection hours are unsupervised and not recorded by Institute or its Trainers/Assessors.

Note: No classes on public holidays. If any class days fall on a public holiday then the session with be allocated to another day in that week so that the amount of training supervised hours are consistent regardless of public holiday.

Refer to Course Handbook below for detailed information on the breakdown of delivery/training hours for each unit

Your existing skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a recognised qualification, through an assessment process called Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).  

The process could suit you if you have: 

• paid or unpaid work experience 
• prior formal training 
• skills and knowledge gained on the job 
• community work experience 
• short course and work-based learning 
• trade skills 
• other life experience. 

Evidence you might need to supply 

Your RPL assessor will discuss with you the most appropriate evidence you can provide to support your application, this may include: 

• work appraisals 
• job descriptions 
• photos or actual work samples 
• relevant formal qualifications 
• resume and references 
• in-house training certificates 
• eye witness testimonies 
• observation at your workplace or a simulated workplace 
• informal RPL interviews. 

Credit Transfer is a process of recognising your previous formal studies that are equivalent to one or more units that form part of the qualification you are enrolling in. You will need to provide verified copies of Statements of Attainments or formal academic transcripts that list the units for which you are seeking Credit Transfer. We will confirm the equivalence and you will not need to repeat those units in your current study. 

• Questions and Answers
• Case Studies
• Project
• Practical Demonstration
• Report

Level 4, 355 Spencer Street West Melbourne 3003 – Training sessions (Primary site)

87 Mark Street, North Melbourne – Automotive Practical Workshop (Secondary site)